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Salaries in Estonia

The salary range of employees working in Estonia is, by default, in the range of 1,296.00 USD (low salaries, employees' actual wages may be even lower) to 3,455.00 USD (high salaries, actual salaries can be even higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary significantly within individual job positions. If you are interested in salaries for a specific position, participate in the survey.
Average monthly net salary in Estonia is
80% of people earn:
1,296 - 3,455 USD
10% earn less lthan 1,296 USD
10% earns more than 3,455 USD
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Distribution of employees in Estonia into salary brackets in USD.

Average salary and range in Estonia by age in USD.

<24
 
 
Average 1,863
Median 1,764
10% 1,130
25% 1,397
75% 2,217
90% 2,723
25-34
 
 
Average 2,320
Median 2,185
10% 1,370
25% 1,712
75% 2,776
90% 3,438
35-44
 
 
Average 2,445
Median 2,287
10% 1,396
25% 1,768
75% 2,947
90% 3,691
45-54
 
 
Average 2,326
Median 2,159
10% 1,273
25% 1,640
75% 2,826
90% 3,587
55+
 
 
Average 2,100
Median 1,958
10% 1,181
25% 1,503
75% 2,537
90% 3,193

Comparison of the average salary of men and women in Estonia (USD).

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Men
2,456 USD
2,132 USD
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Women
In general, in Estonia, men earn 15.2% more than women.

The best paid positions in Estonia

List of the best paid positions and their average monthly salary in Estonia (USD).

1. Leasing Director Leasing
5,804.00 USD
2. IT Director Top Management
5,206.00 USD
3. Sales Director Top Management
5,059.00 USD
4. IT Architect Information Technology
5,052.00 USD
5. Head of the Legal Department Management
4,880.00 USD
6. Managing Director Top Management
4,708.00 USD
7. Chief Executive Officer Top Management
4,690.00 USD
8. Lead developer Information Technology
4,587.00 USD
9. Technical Director Top Management
4,582.00 USD
10. Dentist Medicine & Social Care
4,509.00 USD
11. Economic/Financial Manager Top Management
4,505.00 USD
12. Marketing Director Top Management
4,451.00 USD
13. Country Manager/Director Top Management
4,450.00 USD
14. IC Design Engineer Information Technology
4,448.00 USD
15. Plant manager Top Management
4,442.00 USD
16. Logistics Director Top Management
4,435.00 USD
17. Pilot Transport, Haulage, Logistics
4,353.00 USD
18. IT Manager Management
4,164.00 USD
19. Doctor Medicine & Social Care
4,110.00 USD
20. Finance Manager Management
4,058.00 USD

The worst paid positions in Estonia

List of the worst-paid positions and their average monthly salary in Estonia (USD)

1. Kitchen Helper Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,056.00 USD
2. Chambermaid Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,066.00 USD
3. Porter, Information Staff General labour
1,107.00 USD
4. Assistant Cook Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,143.00 USD
5. Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser Commerce
1,168.00 USD
6. Fabric Cutter Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,174.00 USD
7. Postal Delivery Worker Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,178.00 USD
8. University Teaching assistant Education, Science & Research
1,186.00 USD
9. Shop Assistant Commerce
1,202.00 USD
10. Seamstress Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,207.00 USD
11. Nursery School Teacher Assistant Education, Science & Research
1,207.00 USD
12. Lifeguard, Swimming Instructor Tourism, Gastronomy, Hotel Business
1,215.00 USD
13. Baker Agriculture, Food Industry
1,222.00 USD
14. Cashier Commerce
1,248.00 USD
15. Tailor Textile, Leather, Apparel Industry
1,250.00 USD
16. Survey Interviewer General labour
1,272.00 USD
17. Counter Clerk Transport, Haulage, Logistics
1,278.00 USD
18. Dispensing Optician Medicine & Social Care
1,280.00 USD
19. Cleaner General labour
1,284.00 USD
20. Packer Production
1,301.00 USD

Salaries in selected countries

Total average salary in randomly selected countries.

LithuaniaLithuania
2,365 USD (net)
LatviaLatvia
1,987 USD (net)
SerbiaSerbia
1,416 USD (net)
CroatiaCroatia
1,923 USD (net)

The newest profiles in the salary survey

List of the latest respondents whose data are used in further salary survey calculations.

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Dental Assistant
Medicine & Social Care
Age group
55+
Work experience:
over 10 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,067 USD
Montly net salary
1,800 EUR
Anually salary
24,804 USD
Anually salary
21,600 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 07:42:26
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CAD Specialist
Construction & Real Estate
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
1 to 2 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,698 USD
Montly net salary
1,479 EUR
Anually salary
20,376 USD
Anually salary
17,748 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 07:33:42
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Lawyer
Law & Legislation
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
1,772 USD
Montly net salary
1,543 EUR
Anually salary
21,264 USD
Anually salary
18,516 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-31 06:05:38
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Secretary
Administration
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
6 to 10 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,723 USD
Montly net salary
1,500 EUR
Anually salary
20,676 USD
Anually salary
18,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 22:11:54
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Secretary
Administration
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
2,148 USD
Montly net salary
1,870 EUR
Anually salary
25,776 USD
Anually salary
22,440 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 22:10:32
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Lorry Driver
Transport, Haulage, Logistics
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Ida-Virumaa
Education:
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
Montly net salary
2,297 USD
Montly net salary
2,000 EUR
Anually salary
27,564 USD
Anually salary
24,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:50:29
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General Labourer
General labour
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Valgamaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,158 USD
Montly net salary
1,008 EUR
Anually salary
13,896 USD
Anually salary
12,096 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:38:36
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Quality Engineer
Quality Management
Age group
35-44
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Harjumaa
Education:
University education (Master's degree)
Montly net salary
4,230 USD
Montly net salary
3,683 EUR
Anually salary
50,760 USD
Anually salary
44,196 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:04:33
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Backend developer
Information Technology
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
3 to 5 years
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
University education (Bachelor's degree)
Montly net salary
5,168 USD
Montly net salary
4,500 EUR
Anually salary
62,016 USD
Anually salary
54,000 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 20:05:53
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Service Engineer
Production
Age group
25-34
Work experience:
less than a year
Region
Tartumaa
Education:
Secondary with school-leaving examination
Montly net salary
1,837 USD
Montly net salary
1,600 EUR
Anually salary
22,044 USD
Anually salary
19,200 EUR
ClockPosted: 2026-03-30 19:18:03
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Frequently asked Questions

Frequently asked questions and answers about the salary level in $country.

The total gross average salary for job positions in the country based on Palgad.ee data in Estonia is 2,283 USD.

The best-paid positions in the country Estonia are Leasing Director, IT Director, Sales Director, IT Architect, Head of the Legal Department.

The worst-paid positions in the country Estonia are Kitchen Helper, Chambermaid, Porter, Information Staff, Assistant Cook, Shelf Stacker/Merchandiser.

When we add up the average salary of all women and the average salary of all men in the country Estonia, regardless of the work they do, women earn 13.19% less than men.

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